With a controversial issue, its mayoral seat and several City Council seats set to be on Washougal voters’ General Election ballots this year, it certainly won’t be a boring election season in the small city of 15,000 people.
But on Aug. 6 Primary Election ballots, there’s just one city government issue to decide on, and really it’s a decision that shouldn’t be too hard at all.
For the Position 3 seat, voters have a choice between incumbent Paul Greenlee, city political arena newcomer Lisa Voeltz, and George Kolin, who unsuccessfully ran for Washougal City Council once before in 2011.
With a track record that includes a level headed approach to issues, an outgoing communication style, and a passion for serving his community, the Post-Record supports Greenlee’s bid for re-election.
Greenlee’s two opponents represent diverse viewpoints and backgrounds.
Local lawyer Kolin recently criticized Greenlee for his opposition the City Council taking a position on the CRC. Kolin states on his website: “I will tell Olympia where you stand, even if the City has no say on the issue.” Kolin isn’t the right choice for Washougal. In short, this city does not need another council member who wants to waste time by taking on state and federal issues.